Cheesy Gordita Crunch with a Homemade Baja Sauce

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Author: Chef Allie
Total Time: 45-50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Indulge in the deliciousness of this Cheesy Gordita Crunch with Homemade Baja Sauce! This guilt-free recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors right in your kitchen. Packed with lean beef, melty cheese, and a zesty homemade sauce, it’s a perfect choice for family dinners or a fun taco night. Enjoy the perfect blend of crispy tortillas and cheesy goodness without the extra calories!

Ingredients

Cheesy Gordita Crunch

• 16 oz My Bizzy Kitchen Skinny Pizza Dough
• Avocado oil spray

Beef

• 1 pound lean 96/4 ground beef
• 1 tablespoon OUR Taco Knight seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste

Fixings

• 8 corn tortillas
• 2 cups fat-free cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons Baja Sauce (see below)
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup taco sauce (optional)

Baja Sauce

• 1/3 cup roasted red peppers (in water), drained
• 2 tablespoons onions, minced and drained
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup light sour cream
• 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon OUR Nothin’ But Ranch seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cheesy Gordita Crunch

1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet, seasoning it with OUR Taco Knight, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Prepare the skinny pizza dough by dividing it into 2 oz. balls (8 portions total).
3. Heat a cast iron skillet with a light coating of avocado oil. Roll out each dough ball into a circle.
4. Cook each dough round in the skillet until lightly browned on both sides but still soft. Remove and set aside.
5. On each flatbread, sprinkle 1/4 cup of fat-free cheese, then place a corn tortilla on top. Wrap in foil and warm in the oven to melt the cheese.
6. Once melted, fill each gordita with 2 oz. of taco meat, Baja sauce, taco sauce, and shredded lettuce.

Baja Sauce

1. In a food processor, blend the minced onion and roasted red peppers until finely chopped. Pour the mixture into a strainer to remove excess liquid.
2. In a separate bowl, combine all other sauce ingredients, then add the pepper and onion mixture. Mix well and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

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Recipe by Chef Allie

Note: Feel free to substitute ingredients based on what you have available. Just remember not to use other spices to keep the flavors authentic!